S-1418 : Still Just a Bill

The "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" (S. 1418) is a bill that directs the Attorney General to develop and submit reports to Congress regarding violent attacks against law enforcement officers.

• Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers Reporting Requirement: The Attorney General must submit a report detailing the number of offenders intentionally targeting law enforcement officers, incidents involving coordinated actions against officers, and an evaluation of federal, state, and local responses to ambushes and violent attacks. The report will also include recommendations for improving these responses, an analysis of training programs for violent attacks, and the efficacy of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership.
• Aggression Against Law Enforcement Officers Reporting Requirement: The Attorney General must submit a report analyzing the feasibility of adding a new reporting category to existing crime reporting systems for aggressive, trauma-inducing incidents against law enforcement officers that don't currently meet the threshold for reporting. The report will consider the level of detail this category would include, standards of evidence, and methods for engaging state and local agencies in reporting this data.
• Mental Health and Wellness Reporting Requirement: The Attorney General must submit a report on the mental health and stress-related responses of law enforcement officers to aggressive or trauma-inducing incidents. It will assess available resources and programs, the extent of their use, the need for mental health screening, and additional legislative tools for improving officer mental health and wellness.

The Attorney General will consult with various stakeholders, including federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, and other relevant organizations, in developing these reports.